A Teacher-Librarian's Guide to Author & Illustrator read-alouds and classes, Online Book Access, Coronavirus Information for Kids, Creative and Open Ended Printables and more...evolving daily by Ms Chapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc by Ms. Chapman chapmam@sts.ab.ca en-us 2020-03-18 15:39:03 UTC 2020-04-13 05:07:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Chris Haughton FB live at 11am MST each day (replay available) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/464670658 2020-03-18 15:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/464670658 Oliver Jeffers IG Live at Noon MST each day mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/464674845 2020-03-18 15:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/464674845 Finish This Comic and other Printables from Jarrett Lerner. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466680376 2020-03-19 17:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466680376 Scribd has a free 30 day trial and a lot of great kid's picture books and novels! mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466681850 2020-03-19 17:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466681850 Scavenger Hunt Story from Birgitta Sif mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466687028 2020-03-19 17:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466687028 Mac Barnett IG Live daily at 1pm MST mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466690287 2020-03-19 17:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466690287 Storytime from Space - Ada Lace Take Me to Your Leader (early chapter book) read by a REAL ASTRONAUT IN SPACE! mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466696846 2020-03-19 17:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466696846 Celebrities Reading on StorylineOnline mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466697443 2020-03-19 17:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466697443 BrainsOn! Science Podcast for Kids - with a kid cohost each week, questions from kids, the mystery sound (our favourite) and more, this is an amazing listen for kids and adults! mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466702379 2020-03-19 17:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466702379 Ben Clanton of Narwhal & Jelly Fame - LIVE on FB @12:00 daily (replay available) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466706823 2020-03-19 17:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466706823 Printable Creative Sheets from Elise Gravel mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466712364 2020-03-19 17:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466712364 Vooks animated picture books has a free trial too! mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466713420 2020-03-19 17:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466713420 Drawing with graphic novelist Jarrett Krosoczka on YouTube daily (live, but available for replay) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466720017 2020-03-19 17:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466720017 Elise Gravel Printable Poster mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466723530 2020-03-19 17:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466723530 BrainPop! Video about Coronavirus mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466724583 2020-03-19 17:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466724583 Mo Willems Lunch Doodles! on Youtube via the Kennedy Center Channel (episodes uploaded daily) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466727221 2020-03-19 17:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466727221 Emily Arrow (picture book inspired songs) live daily at 11am MST on YouTube mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466736057 2020-03-19 17:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466736057 Kenneth Oppel reading books on YouTube each day mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466739328 Acclaimed Canadian Author Kenneth Oppel is reading first chapter teasers from his many novels on his YouTube channel. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466739328 Molly Idle reading the Mermaid Picture Book "Pearl" mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466741677 2020-03-19 17:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466741677 Kelly DiPucchio reading "Gaston" on IGTV mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466742976 2020-03-19 17:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466742976 Sophie Blackall reading Ivy & Bean mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466746302 2020-03-19 17:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466746302 Dreading the thought of being quarantined at home with your family? Author/Illustrator and microbiologist Dan Santat created a new fun online learning program for kids and parents to hopefully help fix that anxiety. He calls it the SANTAT ONLINE SURVIVAL SCHOOL FOR THE PANDEMIC Earn Badges. Learn skills. Don't panic! Dropbox updated with new content daily. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466757854 2020-03-19 17:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466757854 Monique Gray Smith on Instagram IGTV mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466804872 2020-03-19 18:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466804872 Wonder & Learn with Kate Messner - listen to a read aloud and then do an activity from this author of more than 40 informative and engaging picture books mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466806631 2020-03-19 18:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466806631 Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari, Daily FB Live at 3pm MST (replay available) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466810150 2020-03-19 18:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466810150 San Diego Zoo Live Cams mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466818530 visit the animals of the San Diego Zoo in real time with their live cams.]]> 2020-03-19 18:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466818530 Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466819530 Visit the tanks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium using their live cams]]> 2020-03-19 18:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466819530 Scholastic Subscriptions for Kids mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466823963 BookFlix for Fiction/Non-Fiction Pairs, Literacy Place for shared reading, TrueFlix, ScienceFlix and Scholastic Go! for non-fiction information for research and fun. ]]> 2020-03-19 18:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466823963 Where are my Books? By Debbie Ridpath Ohi mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466833465 2020-03-19 18:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466833465 Narwhal & Jelly Coloring Pages, Jokes, Wordsearch mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466907912 2020-03-19 19:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466907912 Your Public Library Overdrive, Sora or Libby mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466908633 Your Public Librarians are the heroes during this time of isolation. Check your local library website for information on e-books and audiobooks and other free resources with your membership! I am linking the Calgary Public Library here.]]> 2020-03-19 19:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466908633 Best Podcasts for Kids according to Common Sense Media (one of my favourite sites!) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466936662 2020-03-19 20:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/466936662 Drawing with Illustrator Wendy Mac on Instagram Live daily at 11am (replay available for 24 hours). This one is GREAT for adults and kids - she is lovely. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468004691 2020-03-20 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468004691 Greg Pizzoli reads at 9am MST daily on IG Live (replay available for 24 hours) mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468008653 2020-03-20 15:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468008653 Printable Bunny Paper Dolls from illustrator @madison.safer - click next on the bottom right hand side to see a few more printable illustrations to colour. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468032031 2020-03-20 15:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/468032031 Audible Stories free for kids mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/484800716 This is a collection of classic stories like Alice in Wonderland and original stories from Audible. You will still need an Audible account to access most contemporary titles. ]]> 2020-03-31 15:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/484800716 Mac Barnett reading Mac B Kid Spy on IGTV, a chapter a day. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/484844700 Your kids will love this hilarious tale of a kid spy, asked by the queen of England to help recover the crown jewels from the KGB. One chapter a day on Mac Barnett's IGTV.]]> 2020-03-31 16:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/484844700 Mindfuel Free Access mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/485153010 For teachers and parents, MindFuel has removed its subscription service to ensure maximum access to our award winning K-12 student engagement platform, which supports blended-learning with high quality STEM resources.  Students can explore the wonder of STEM by engaging in hundreds of resources including game-based learning, hands-on activities, real-world videos and animations, hands-on experiments and STEM career showcases.]]> 2020-03-31 18:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/485153010 The Canadian Reader COVID 19 Special Issue - Canadian Current Events, Activities and Comics mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/493336731 2020-04-05 15:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/493336731 A free Coronavirus book for kids, illustrated by Axel Scheffler (of The Gruffalo) courtesy of Nosy Crow books. mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/497053010 2020-04-07 15:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/497053010 Calgary Public Librarians Storytime Online mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/503610383 Join Calgary Public Library's Children's Librarians for a storytime on YouTube!]]> 2020-04-12 16:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/503610383 Common Sense Media Wide Open School mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504038226 A user-friendly site full of educator-vetted activities and resources for science, math, literacy, physical education, life skills and emotional well-being.]]> 2020-04-13 04:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504038226 Gale Databases mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504040468 Free access to many Gale Databases, including the interactive Kids InfoBits database.]]> 2020-04-13 04:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504040468 Scholastic Learn at Home mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504042367 day by day plans to keep learning and growing at home. ]]> 2020-04-13 04:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504042367 Dav Pilkey At Home mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504043055 Join Dav Pilkey, Creator of Captain Underpants and Dogman, to learn more about writing and drawing.]]> 2020-04-13 04:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504043055 Discovery Education - Daily DE mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504044324 Ready to go lesson plans from Discovery Education for Grades K-6. These are engaging and comprehensive, and will appeal to a wide variety of kids!]]> 2020-04-13 04:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504044324 LearnAlberta Online Reference Centre mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504045955 An extensive list of research databases for students in Alberta. For a limited time, no password is required. Some of our favourites are Britannica School, National Geographic Kids, PebbleGo and the PowerKnowledge Databases. Perfect for "Wonder Time" at home!]]> 2020-04-13 04:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504045955 Calgary Zoo Daily Dose mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504050635 Our Calgary Zoo is taking you behind the scenes with our animals, humans and conservation programs every day during our temporary closure to keep spirits high, and minds engaged.

]]> 2020-04-13 04:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504050635 Telus Spark Science from Home mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504052316 Telus Spark is moving online and offering:
- DIY science experiments and activities 
- Virtual tours and exhibit updates from inside Spark (thanks to robots, and social distancing contraptions!) 
- Online challenges 
- A collection of news, stories, and resources with science centre credibility and flair ]]> 2020-04-13 04:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504052316 Glenbow from Home mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504053374 Explore the Glenbow Museum with interactive activities. ]]> 2020-04-13 04:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504053374 Calgary Philharmonic mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504054877 Check out the Calgary Philharmonics Livestream Library - the music could be the perfect backdrop to studying or play!]]> 2020-04-13 04:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504054877 Mac Barnett reading The Brixton Brothers on IGTV mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504057000 2020-04-13 04:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504057000 EpicBooks e-book library mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504060989 Epic is offering a free 30 day trial for parents, and offers a wide variety of titles for kids K-8. ]]> 2020-04-13 05:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504060989 Save with Stories mschapman https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504062864 Celebrities have rallied to help less fortunate kids get the food and educational resources they need to get through this difficult time. Check out their Instagram account for a story every day. ]]> 2020-04-13 05:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mschapman/bd6t32h2gvdc/wish/504062864